Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health conditions affecting children and teenagers across New York City in 2026. For many families, the challenge is not just finding a therapist — it is finding one who specialises in youth mental health, accepts insurance, offers flexible scheduling, and can deliver care without requiring a long commute. Mount Behavioral Health addresses all of these challenges through a combination of in-person services at its Brooklyn clinic and telehealth therapy available across all five NYC boroughs.
Mount Behavioral Health is a licensed outpatient mental health practice serving children, teens, and young adults between the ages of 9 and 21. The practice is Article 31 certified by the New York State Office of Mental Health and accepts most major insurance plans. Services include individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, peer support, and crisis intervention.
For children and teens dealing with anxiety, the practice uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps young patients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which builds skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. For younger children, play therapy provides a developmentally appropriate way to explore and process difficult emotions.
Depression treatment at Mount Behavioral Health follows a similar evidence-based framework, with treatment plans built around measurable goals and regular progress tracking. Parents are involved as active partners throughout the process — the practice uses a family systems model in which caregivers are integral members of the care team rather than passive bystanders.
Telehealth sessions are delivered via secure, HIPAA-compliant video and phone platforms, allowing families across Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island to access the same quality of care as Brooklyn families — without the commute. Appointments include after-school and evening time slots to accommodate school schedules.
Families seeking anxiety therapy, depression treatment, or other mental health support for a child or teenager in NYC can learn more and request an appointment at mountbh.org.